Manna Dey’s unique voice
Mumbai: Some sounds do not fade with time, but become deeper. When Indian music is mentioned, Manna Dey’s name automatically comes to mind. There was such magic in his voice that even the most difficult songs seemed easy. Today, on his death anniversary, we are remembering the singer who enriched the world of music with about 3000 songs.
Manna Dey’s early life
Manna Dey’s real name was Prabodh Chandra Dey. He was born on 1 May 1919 in Kolkata. He had a keen interest in music since childhood, and there was a musical environment in his family, which strengthened his foundation. He learned the nuances of music from his uncle Krishna Chandra Dey and Ustad Dabir Khan, which proved helpful in shaping his identity.
beginning of career
Manna Dey started his career in 1942 with the film ‘Tamanna’. He also had to face struggles in the initial days, but his hard work and dedication gradually brought him recognition. Along with Hindi, he also sang songs in Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam and Assamese languages.
First choice for difficult songs
The biggest feature of Manna Dey was his technical grasp. Whenever there was a difficult song in a film, the composer used to remember it first. Be it classical base songs or fast paced complex songs, Manna Dey could sing all types of songs with ease. His voice had both purity and strength, which made him different from other singers.
Rafi also had faith in him
Mohammed Rafi, himself a great singer, was a fan of Manna Dey’s voice. He used to listen to Manna Dey’s songs in his free time. This shows his level. Manna Dey has given many such songs in his career which are still in the hearts of people. Some of his famous songs include ‘Yashomati Maiya Se’, ‘Pyaar Hua Iqraar Hua’, ‘Yeh Raat Bheegi Bheegi’, ‘Kasam Vaade Pyar Wafa’, ‘Tu Pyar Ka Sagar Hai’, ‘Yeh Dosti’, ‘Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli’ and ‘Aa Ja Sanam Madhur Chandni’. His distinct identity is clearly heard in every song.
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